Senior Manager, Tech Lead

McDonald's is the leading global omni-channel restaurant brand serving 65M+ customers daily across 25,000+ locations.
$149,260 - $190,310
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Description For Senior Manager, Tech Lead

McDonald's Global Technology is seeking a Senior Manager, Tech Lead to join their Commercial Product & Platform function within the Crew & Manager Experiences team. This role is crucial in driving McDonald's digital transformation as part of their Accelerating the Arches strategy, focusing on innovation in Delivery, Digital, and Drive Thru services. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies including AI, IoT, and edge computing, serving over 65M+ customers daily across 25,000+ locations.

The ideal candidate will lead software development teams, mentor engineers, and drive technical excellence while collaborating with Product Managers to define and execute project requirements. They will be responsible for managing Agile processes, ensuring quality standards, and overseeing feature deployment from inception to production. The role requires strong technical expertise combined with leadership skills to guide both internal and external development teams.

This position offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401(k), equity opportunities, and flexible working arrangements. The compensation package includes a competitive salary range of $149,260-$190,310, along with bonus eligibility and long-term incentives. McDonald's provides an inclusive work environment and equal opportunities for all employees, supporting professional growth and innovation in a global technology organization that's reshaping the future of the restaurant industry.

Last updated 14 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Manager, Tech Lead

  • Lead and manage a team of software engineers
  • Drive technical aspects of projects
  • Lead Agile development processes
  • Collaborate with Product Managers to define requirements
  • Handle squad ceremonies and backlog grooming
  • Supervise external vendor squads
  • Deploy new features including QA and production deployment
  • Mentor junior Tech Leads
  • Support talent recruitment and retention
  • Establish technical standards and guidelines

Requirements For Senior Manager, Tech Lead

Python
Java
JavaScript
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent combination of technical education and work experience
  • 8+ years hands-on software development experience
  • 5+ years of product experience on customer-facing products leading agile teams
  • Experience with AI/ML models & computer vision technology
  • UI&UX design Principles and Cloud technologies knowledge
  • Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & methodologies
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong quantitative analysis skills

Benefits For Senior Manager, Tech Lead

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Health and welfare benefits
  • 401(k) plan
  • Adoption assistance program
  • Educational assistance program
  • Flexible ways of working
  • Paid time off (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO)
  • Bonus eligible
  • Long term incentive/equity grants

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